Martin Milner, star of "Route 66" and "Adam-12," died at age 83 on Sunday at his home in Carlsbad, California.

His wife Judy said the cause of death was due to heart failure.

The actor started in showbusiness as a teen, starring in his first film "Life With Father" in 1947.

He starred alongside William Powell, Irene Dunne and Elizabeth Taylor.

Milner was also known for his roles as a jazz guitarist in the 1957 film "Sweet Smell of Success" and the 1967 film "Valley of the Dolls."

He is survived by his wife; his daughter, Molly Decroce; two sons, Stuart and Andrew; and four grandchildren.

His other daughter, Amy, died of leukemia in 2004.